Lost at Sea Tenth Anniversary Edition

If you've read Scott Pilgrim, I recommend that you leave all of your preconceived notions about O'Malley at the door before you read this book. Other than the artwork, this book is nothing like that series. If you're expecting some cutesy book, you're in the wrong place.Lost at Sea follows the character of Raleigh, an overly timid young teen who is completely at a loss as to who she is. She claims to have no soul, a result of certain actions occurring in her youth. Raleigh finds herself on a car trip with three of her classmates at her school, unsure as to how to interact with them. But as the miles pass by, Raleigh will find herself opening up to her fellow passengers about herself, her doubts & her life.I really loved this book. I'll admit, it was a bit slow to get into, but it really was a fantastic read. The artwork is all wonderful, which is something I've come to expect from O'Malley throughout the years. I loved how some of the most serious issues in the book- most notably the one major reason why Raleigh is the way she is- are all done subtly. It's up to the reader as to whether or not they pick up on the smaller details. If you aren't careful, you'll miss an entire element of the book that'll take the story to a whole new level.I would honestly recommend this to anyone who loves a good indie comic. Again, I'll warn the Scott Pilgrim fans that this is a very serious book, so if you are looking for laughs & cute stuff, you may want to pass this one by. I hope you give it a real chance, as this truly is a book worth reading & sharing with your friends. One thing I'll add to this review is that if you like his work, you should also check out his work in the Hopeless-Savages series.

I've collected a few graphic novels since I first bought and got to read this one when I was 17 (that's like, a couple years ago), but I know it was instantly one of my favorite stories the first time I read it and after finishing it again tonight I thought I'd leave a review. This book is really good, it's the kind that I'm so happy that I got to experience it I'd like to be able to have someone to talk to about it, but I also don't want anyone else to read it either. I get that a lot with good books, it's the same feeling I had about The Eleventh Plague, The Curiosities, and The Book of Lost Things. I can't put it into words, but I kind of feel like I could be the main character? It's like, easy to relate to Raleigh for me even thought we look different and we're from different places. So really, this is still one of my favorite books after all the new books I've discovered since first reading it. It's the kind of book that makes you feel less lonely because it shows that there are other people who feel the same way and think the same things. If you can, Lost At Sea for yourself. It's a really human book, and I think you'll like it.

To be honest, there's really not much to say about this book. It tells a simple story with some typical teenage interactions and angst. Putting that aside, I read it in one sitting and it left me thinking for a bit about the universal trials of life, especially when you are a young adult. The ending, in my opinion, was quite vague and I have questions without satisfying answers, but I guess that was the point. Sometimes things happen and you have these feelings and you have no idea why and you want to find answers and depending on a physical or somewhat surreal solution, but that may not be the case.You may never get the straight answer and you have to deal with it, so yeah. A good story. I recommend it

I am so in love with this comic, it means so much to me and speaks to me on such a deeper level. I feel like this is the perfect comic/story for people who feel lost and confused with no direction. A beautiful comic that is raw, and emotional, from the perspective of a girl who is going through (long-distance) relationship struggles and navigating new friendships. There are a lot of nuanced relationship messages in this comic that anyone of any age can relate to regardless of the premise. The extra comics at the end are super fun and quirky too! I bought two, one for me and one for my LDR at the time. It is a beautiful rendition, and I am so grateful to get to see this re-printed.

Very, very good. It's not really a conventional story, it requires a bit of reflection on your own self to get into. I was very pleasantly surprised with how "real" this was after reading SP. I hope he makes more stuff!

Having come to Bryan Lee O'Malley's work via the often-frenetic Scott Pilgrim (first the fun film, then the amazing comic), I wasn't sure that Lost at Sea would be up my alley. Turns out that it was - it's a engaging, melancholy meditation on the uncertainty of being a young adult, and what that means about the relationships around you.I personally find the minimalist approach to the color very appealing and appropriate to the story.If you like the quieter moments of Blue Monday or Penny & Aggie, then I recommend Lost at Sea.

Entertaining and heart touching. Puts you in the life of this young girl on a journey that's honestly kind of out there. Great story and can relate to modern day society.I like it because of it's unique style and format. One that I've never witnessed really anywhere else, this could also be due to my small knowledge of graphic novels.I've reread it over and over again, and skipped to those really emotional scenes. They always get me!tl;dr: Overall worth reading if you like Bryan Lee O'Malley as a writer!

I am a big fan of the Scott Pilgrim Series, that is why I purchased Lost at Sea. I couldn't get enough of O'Malley's great quirky humour and great youthful adventure and discovery. I connected so well with it and understood all the music, videogame, and other pop culture references. This graphic novel is not so much like the Scott Pilgrim Series, but still has the great portrayal of the late teen experience that many can relate to. It was initially hard to get into. This was only because it starts in the middle of the journey and doesn't conclude at the ending. It is just a snapshot of the journey the main character Raleigh is on, and her self discovery of her soul and purpose in life. When I eventually caught on that the lost and wandering without direction was what the writer was going for, I began to be able to relate to her same desire to be aimless and present in the now. I also loved how the group of friends, though not close, can still be a good team. I am also always a big fan of O'Malley's dialogue. It is so spot on to the sarcastic and odd things that are said in the conversations of people of that age group. This book is not necessarily outstanding, but it is one of good enough wuality that i will continue to think about and refer back to in my mind when in similar situations as the characters in the book.

Me ha gustado mucho la forma de tratar el tema de la historia. No quiero desvelar nada, pero se me ha hecho una historia super amena que me he leído en dos tandas.

I picked this up during a read-a-thon because I hadn't quite hit my goal for book count and I knew a short read would help out with that, not to mention it had been sat on my to read shelf for far too long. I honestly didn't know what to expect from it because I hadn't read the synopsis and bought it on a whim for my boyfriend after he enjoyed the Scott Pilgrim series by the same author. So here I was delving into Bryan Lee O'Malley's writing for the first time and it was an amazing moment.Obviously not knowing what this book was about, it was a bit of shock finding out the main character believes she has no soul because a cat stole it or because her mum made a deal with the devil who placed it in a cat, and she also doesn't exactly tell the story from point A to point B, its more like point M to point C to point H to point A. That makes it sound confusing. Its not. Its very well told and put together and I just want to gush at how much I loved it.I think for me, what I liked the most is that I connected with Raleigh a fair amount, okay so I'm pretty sure my soul is still in tact but ending up on a road trip by complete accident and the way she perceives herself is how I do the majority of the days. I guess a lot of teenagers do though. I guess the majority of teenagers feel Lost at Sea at some point, and I think that's what I loved about this book, it really did connect with me. All in all its a beautiful short read and worth picking up!

It’s a great book and the story is extremely powerful

Este cómic me gusto mucho, después de leer scott pilgrim leí este, me hace feliz que después de mucho tiempo haberlo comprado en físico.Es una simple historia que no sé si es nostalgia o que, pero volverla a leer y apreciar los dibujos, la vuelve una gran obra.

A small but powerful work that embrace the sense of isolation, confusion and "aimelessness of adolescence".A confused girl trying to understand something. Maybe forget. Maybe not. Maybe she doesn't even know. A long trip in car with friends. Memories, nightmares and cats. The perfect cocktail for a story that embrace the sense of "What the hell is going on in my life?!?!" of the adolescence.O'Mallay, again, makes a great job with a comic that is a comic but is also something else.